Daisy’s guidebook for a great staycation

Daisy
Daisy’s guidebook for a great staycation

Food scene

Love the concept...if you are an egg lover, this is your place! Just mins walking from the apt. Good for a super breakfast and/or brunch. Place is small so if you during the weekend try to make it around 9am...or might need to wait on line...lol
El Huevo
407 Calle San Jorge
Love the concept...if you are an egg lover, this is your place! Just mins walking from the apt. Good for a super breakfast and/or brunch. Place is small so if you during the weekend try to make it around 9am...or might need to wait on line...lol
Near the apt (around 5mins walking) offers a super menu. Great for breakfast and lunches.
Boulevard Cafe Bar & Bistro 1607
1607 PR-25
Near the apt (around 5mins walking) offers a super menu. Great for breakfast and lunches.
A Peruvian restaurant with a great menu. You can go for a fabulous breakfast/brunch, lunch or dinner...or simply for drinks and finger food. Love the decor!
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Asia de Lima
1700 Avenue Juan Ponce de León
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A Peruvian restaurant with a great menu. You can go for a fabulous breakfast/brunch, lunch or dinner...or simply for drinks and finger food. Love the decor!
I love this place, go a lot!! Great pizzas, snacks and pasta. My favorite pizza is Marghareta...just try it. Definitely try the different types Margaritas they have (you wont regret it).
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Pirilo Pizza
2000 Av. McLeary
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I love this place, go a lot!! Great pizzas, snacks and pasta. My favorite pizza is Marghareta...just try it. Definitely try the different types Margaritas they have (you wont regret it).
If you are seafood lover, like tacos, or simply want to try some local food, this is the place. Great also for having drinks and finger food. One of my favorite places to visit in Loiza Street. Great Tip: On Tuesdays only - they have the Fish Tacos on offer at 2 tacos x $5.00...all day. Suggest you try their white Sangria...so refreshing!
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La Cueva Del Mar
1904 C. Loíza
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If you are seafood lover, like tacos, or simply want to try some local food, this is the place. Great also for having drinks and finger food. One of my favorite places to visit in Loiza Street. Great Tip: On Tuesdays only - they have the Fish Tacos on offer at 2 tacos x $5.00...all day. Suggest you try their white Sangria...so refreshing!
If you want to try what the locals eat, this is one the places to go. Like 10mins walking from the apt. Is usually full but worth it to try...great for breakfast/lunch/dinner or simply having drinks and finger food.
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Bebo Cafe
1600 C. Loíza
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If you want to try what the locals eat, this is one the places to go. Like 10mins walking from the apt. Is usually full but worth it to try...great for breakfast/lunch/dinner or simply having drinks and finger food.
centrally located in Ave Ponce de Leon, is one of my favorite places to enjoy local food...big portions so you can share.
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El Camarón
1109 Avenida de la Constitución
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centrally located in Ave Ponce de Leon, is one of my favorite places to enjoy local food...big portions so you can share.
Just a few mins from the apt. Great coffee!
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Café Comunión
1616 PR-25
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Just a few mins from the apt. Great coffee!
Love this place. Good menu with local and international food. Great for drinks and finger food enjoying good company. One of my favorite is Stuffed Mushrooms.
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Via Appia's
1350 Ashford Ave
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Love this place. Good menu with local and international food. Great for drinks and finger food enjoying good company. One of my favorite is Stuffed Mushrooms.
Located in the same street as the apartment, is a cozy little cafe that make the most fabulous French Toast.
Dos Cafés
220 C. del Parque
Located in the same street as the apartment, is a cozy little cafe that make the most fabulous French Toast.
This is the place to get real local food...pork cooked on a ''fogon'' (old fashion grill) and all the great dishes that locals enjoy...a warning, if you are on a diet stay away...lol
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Guavate
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This is the place to get real local food...pork cooked on a ''fogon'' (old fashion grill) and all the great dishes that locals enjoy...a warning, if you are on a diet stay away...lol
A great place to have a gourmet dinner/lunch if you enjoy French gastronomy. Mins away from the apartment. The onion soup is incredible! About 5mins from the apt.
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Bistro de Paris
310 Avenida José de Diego
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A great place to have a gourmet dinner/lunch if you enjoy French gastronomy. Mins away from the apartment. The onion soup is incredible! About 5mins from the apt.
If Mexican food is your thing, mins away from the apt is the little restaurant where you can enjoy real mexican food. Is like 5mins from the apt.
Restaurante Al Chile
314 Av. José de Diego
If Mexican food is your thing, mins away from the apt is the little restaurant where you can enjoy real mexican food. Is like 5mins from the apt.
Just in front of the buidling where you are staying...great coffee and Vegan food if that is your preference. What else can you ask for?
Alegrarte Galeria & Café
Just in front of the buidling where you are staying...great coffee and Vegan food if that is your preference. What else can you ask for?
Like 3mins from the apt...great place near the apt for beer lovers and enjoying Tapas (small dishes) with your favorite drink.
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Taberna Selfies
361 C. del Parque
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Like 3mins from the apt...great place near the apt for beer lovers and enjoying Tapas (small dishes) with your favorite drink.
Mins away from the apt this Pizza Bar is a great choice (No Uber Necessary...lol)
Red Buddha Pizza Bar
#361 Calle del Parque
Mins away from the apt this Pizza Bar is a great choice (No Uber Necessary...lol)
A small fabulous french bistro/bakery about 8-10mins walking from the apt. Fabulous breakfast/lunches and pastries are to die for!
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La Boulangerie
174 C. Taft
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A small fabulous french bistro/bakery about 8-10mins walking from the apt. Fabulous breakfast/lunches and pastries are to die for!
If you love italian food, this is the place and just mins away from the apt walking...this is why the apt is located perfectly near everything...lol
Tuttobene Ristorante
312 Avenida José de Diego
If you love italian food, this is the place and just mins away from the apt walking...this is why the apt is located perfectly near everything...lol
When visiting the Old San Juan there is a mini strip of local restaurants and Muelle 13 offers a great menu...recently went and had the Salmon with the Risotto (delicious), also tried the crab cakes and stuffed mushrooms. Last but not least the traditional Margaritas are amazing!
Muelle 13
311 Calle Recinto Sur
When visiting the Old San Juan there is a mini strip of local restaurants and Muelle 13 offers a great menu...recently went and had the Salmon with the Risotto (delicious), also tried the crab cakes and stuffed mushrooms. Last but not least the traditional Margaritas are amazing!
Kind of a funky little joint with a great ambiance, ideally for brunches. Walking distance from the apt is like 8-10mins.
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Abracadabra
1661 Av. Juan Ponce de León
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Kind of a funky little joint with a great ambiance, ideally for brunches. Walking distance from the apt is like 8-10mins.
Located in the Convention Center Area, near hotels, Tmobile District, etc.
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Olive Garden
525 Av. Franklin Delano Roosevelt
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Located in the Convention Center Area, near hotels, Tmobile District, etc.
Architecture of the place is fabulous...provides the Tmobile District with its variety of places to eat, the Toro Verde Urban Park to practice zipline in the city!!
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Puerto Rico Convention Center
100 Blvr. Saint John
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Architecture of the place is fabulous...provides the Tmobile District with its variety of places to eat, the Toro Verde Urban Park to practice zipline in the city!!
Food Truck lovers are for a big treat...about 5mins from the apt you find Lot 23 (in front of Ciudadela)...check out their variety in comfort food and typical dishes.
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Lote 23
1552 PR-25
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Food Truck lovers are for a big treat...about 5mins from the apt you find Lot 23 (in front of Ciudadela)...check out their variety in comfort food and typical dishes.

Sightseeing

This is where locals go...full of bars, restaurants and hang out places. You can get cheap drinks and mingle with the locals...a must go if you visit Puerto Rico...the official drink is whiskey and coconut water...delicious!
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La Placita
300 C. dos Hermanos
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This is where locals go...full of bars, restaurants and hang out places. You can get cheap drinks and mingle with the locals...a must go if you visit Puerto Rico...the official drink is whiskey and coconut water...delicious!
A must visit when in Puerto Rico. Must rent a car or take a local tour because is approx 1 hour from the apt.
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Gubat ng El Yunque
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A must visit when in Puerto Rico. Must rent a car or take a local tour because is approx 1 hour from the apt.
A beautiful beach approx 20mins from the apt by bus or car.
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Balneario El Escambron
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A beautiful beach approx 20mins from the apt by bus or car.
The second largest city of the Island. Offer great turist destinations like Parque de Bomba (Firestation), Castillo Serralles (our version of one of the oldest and aristocratic family house).
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Ponce
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The second largest city of the Island. Offer great turist destinations like Parque de Bomba (Firestation), Castillo Serralles (our version of one of the oldest and aristocratic family house).
A great collection of local and international art just mins away from the apt.
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Museo ng Sining ng Puerto Rico
299 Avenida José de Diego
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A great collection of local and international art just mins away from the apt.
Located in Ave Ponce de Leon (Stop 18) this is a great place to visit for local contemporary art exhibits.
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Museum of Contemporary Art of Puerto Rico
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Located in Ave Ponce de Leon (Stop 18) this is a great place to visit for local contemporary art exhibits.
One of the beaches relatively near the apt. Locals call it Ultimo Trolley (Last Trolley)...in Uber should be no more than 8mins from the apt.
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Ocean Park
2059 Cll Italia
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One of the beaches relatively near the apt. Locals call it Ultimo Trolley (Last Trolley)...in Uber should be no more than 8mins from the apt.
This local attraction is one the great beaches near the apt (around 10mins by car or bus - T21). Is located on Ashford Avenue next to Condado Plaza Hotel.
La Piedra del Perro
This local attraction is one the great beaches near the apt (around 10mins by car or bus - T21). Is located on Ashford Avenue next to Condado Plaza Hotel.
Beautiful view of the lake (Laguna) right next to the beach. You can practice Paddleboarding, Kayaking, etc. can spend the day just enjoying the fabulous view.
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Laguna del Condado
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Beautiful view of the lake (Laguna) right next to the beach. You can practice Paddleboarding, Kayaking, etc. can spend the day just enjoying the fabulous view.
One of the largest Shopping Center on the Island. Tons of places to shop til you drop and joints to eat. Can spend the day shopping and eating and then maybe the movies? All in one place.
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Plaza Las Americas
525 Av. Franklin Delano Roosevelt
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One of the largest Shopping Center on the Island. Tons of places to shop til you drop and joints to eat. Can spend the day shopping and eating and then maybe the movies? All in one place.
Another smaller island worth the visit. You must get to Ceiba to board the local ferry. Please remember that is First In - First Serve so you must make arrangement to be on time. Ceiba from the apt is like 1.5hour so just like visiting Culebra arrangements must be made in advance.
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Vieques
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Another smaller island worth the visit. You must get to Ceiba to board the local ferry. Please remember that is First In - First Serve so you must make arrangement to be on time. Ceiba from the apt is like 1.5hour so just like visiting Culebra arrangements must be made in advance.
La pocita (little pool) is an incredible beach to visit in the Piñones area...you can enjoy their tipical kiosks and get an authentic Alcapurria...we love fried food...might not be healthy but is definitely delicious!
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La pocita azul
40 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
La pocita (little pool) is an incredible beach to visit in the Piñones area...you can enjoy their tipical kiosks and get an authentic Alcapurria...we love fried food...might not be healthy but is definitely delicious!
Try checking this place recently inaugurated...not only you can enjoy ziplines in the city!! but the Tmobile District offers tons of places to eat. The original Toro Verde Adventure Park is another option but is located in Orocovis (like 2.5hours by car from the apt).
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Toro Verde Urban Park
250 Convention Boulevard
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Try checking this place recently inaugurated...not only you can enjoy ziplines in the city!! but the Tmobile District offers tons of places to eat. The original Toro Verde Adventure Park is another option but is located in Orocovis (like 2.5hours by car from the apt).
When visiting the Old San Juan, you must make a stop to visit where the Governor lives - La Fortaleza...place is surrounded by cafes, bistros & restaurants...plus ton of place to shop!!!
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La Fortaleza
63 C. de la Fortaleza
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When visiting the Old San Juan, you must make a stop to visit where the Governor lives - La Fortaleza...place is surrounded by cafes, bistros & restaurants...plus ton of place to shop!!!

Neighborhoods

The Old San Juan is perfect to visit fortresses, museums and just enjoy local gastronomy in its many restaurants. Must see: El Morro Fort, San Cristobal Fort, Museo de las Americas. At night San Juan is vibrant and full of life...tons of bar, bistros and restaurants. You can spend the whole day exploring it.
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San Juan
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The Old San Juan is perfect to visit fortresses, museums and just enjoy local gastronomy in its many restaurants. Must see: El Morro Fort, San Cristobal Fort, Museo de las Americas. At night San Juan is vibrant and full of life...tons of bar, bistros and restaurants. You can spend the whole day exploring it.
The Condado offers a fabulous view of the city. Full of hotels, restaurants, cafes and nightclubs and shopping stores. Great to explore and go shopping, eating out or just enjoying the view. You can access it by taking the T21 Bus.
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Condado
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The Condado offers a fabulous view of the city. Full of hotels, restaurants, cafes and nightclubs and shopping stores. Great to explore and go shopping, eating out or just enjoying the view. You can access it by taking the T21 Bus.
Super trendy and full of cafes, bars and restaurants. If you want to have Argentinian, Mexican, Greek, American, Japanese, Soul Food, American...or just local food, this is the best option.
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Calle Loíza
Calle Loíza
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Super trendy and full of cafes, bars and restaurants. If you want to have Argentinian, Mexican, Greek, American, Japanese, Soul Food, American...or just local food, this is the best option.

City/town information

You can have a great experience by taking the local ferry in the Old San Juan and visit Cataño (like 15mins ride)...tons of restaurants and bars where you can enjoy and have fun. Do make sure that you know the last ferry returning to the Old San Juan, otherwise would have to take an Uber and it will cost you...lol
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Cataño
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You can have a great experience by taking the local ferry in the Old San Juan and visit Cataño (like 15mins ride)...tons of restaurants and bars where you can enjoy and have fun. Do make sure that you know the last ferry returning to the Old San Juan, otherwise would have to take an Uber and it will cost you...lol
Fajardo offer great tours (scuba diving, snorkeling, etc.)
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Fajardo
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Fajardo offer great tours (scuba diving, snorkeling, etc.)
Consider one of the most beautiful beaches in the world - Flamenco Beach should be on your Must Visit List, however, getting there is a little tricky. To board the Ferry you must get to Ceiba. Uber will be costly but maybe you can make an arrangement with the driver for pick/drop off trip.
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Culebra
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Consider one of the most beautiful beaches in the world - Flamenco Beach should be on your Must Visit List, however, getting there is a little tricky. To board the Ferry you must get to Ceiba. Uber will be costly but maybe you can make an arrangement with the driver for pick/drop off trip.
Great beach and even better are the typical kiosks surrounding the area...the food is amazing, must try it!
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Luquillo
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Great beach and even better are the typical kiosks surrounding the area...the food is amazing, must try it!

Good to know...

Conveniently located near the apt...lets hope you do not have to visit, but if necessary is good to know that there is a hospital nearby.
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Hospital San Jorge
258 C. San Jorge
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Conveniently located near the apt...lets hope you do not have to visit, but if necessary is good to know that there is a hospital nearby.
Drug store near the apt....good to know...lol
Farmacia Luis
1501 Av. Juan Ponce de León
Drug store near the apt....good to know...lol
If your stay allows it, Fine Arts Cafe offers great snacks, wine, etc while watching your favorite movie. Seats are super comfy...
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Fine Arts Cafe
153-157 Av. Juan Ponce de León
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If your stay allows it, Fine Arts Cafe offers great snacks, wine, etc while watching your favorite movie. Seats are super comfy...
Located inside the Ciudadela Complex, perfect if you want to keep up with your exercise routine...you can pay for the days you select to visit.
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Planet Fitness
1511 Avenida Juan Ponce de León
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Located inside the Ciudadela Complex, perfect if you want to keep up with your exercise routine...you can pay for the days you select to visit.
Minutes away from the apt, includes a great selection of salads, sandwiches, etc. plus a Cafeteria with great prices and a variety of local food, pizza, coffee, etc. Usually is 24/7 but due to the Pandemic they have adjusted their working schedule to comply with government regulations.
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Supermercados Pueblo
1511 PR-25
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Minutes away from the apt, includes a great selection of salads, sandwiches, etc. plus a Cafeteria with great prices and a variety of local food, pizza, coffee, etc. Usually is 24/7 but due to the Pandemic they have adjusted their working schedule to comply with government regulations.

Payo sa lungsod

Paano makapaglibot

Bus is near the apt if you want to visit the Old San Juan

The apt is centrally located, near Ciudadela (a residential complex) where you can find Planet Fitness and Pueblo Supermarket. Also the Museo de Arte de PR is like 8mins. Great collection of local and traditional artist can be found. Plus there are tons of restaurants nearby.
Paano makapaglibot

If you want to go to the beach...

El Condado offers a great place near the Condado Plaza Hotel. Super cozy beach for tourists and locals to spend their day. Right in front you find La Laguna (the Lake) where you can practice Kayak and Paddleboarding...great experience. The local Bus T21 will take you right in front of the beach, and returning is on the sidewalk in front of the Laguna. Very convenient.
Mga paraan para makatipid

Local transportation or Uber

Either way is cheap and will let you get around the area. To visit some great tourist destinations maybe renting a car is the best option, for example if you want to visit El Yunque in Luquillo.
Mga kapaki-pakinabang na parirala

We are very friendly

Most people smile at you for no reason. Saying Gracias (thank you) and Por favor (please) will open doors for you. Also, Amigo (friend) to call the waiter will catch their attention.